Drug solutions can be tested for sterility by direct inoculation into Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) and Fluid Thioglycollate according to USP <71>. By incubating for 14 days, a lack of fungal, aerobic, and anaerobic bacterial contamination can be proven. Please consult USP <71> (Table II) to verify proper inoculum size and media volume.
Direct Inoculation per USP 71
Sterility Testing by Direct Inoculation of Pharmaceuticals
using Hardy Diagnostics Media per USP <71>.
Tryptic Soy Broth, USP
Recommended for use as a general purpose medium for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi. 100ml glass bottle with needle port septum, 100ml fill, 20/pk, Cat. no U46.
Fluid Thioglycollate with Indicator, USP
Recommended for the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms. 100ml glass bottle with needle port septum, 100ml fill, 20/pk, Cat. no. U84.
Tryptic Soy Broth, USP
Recommended for use as a general purpose medium for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi. 20ml glass bottle with needle port septum, 20ml fill, 50/pk, Cat. no U38.
Fluid Thioglycollate with Indicator, USP
Recommended for the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms. 20ml glass bottle with needle port septum, 20ml fill, 50/pk, Cat. no. U68.
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